Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a high-powered committee to define the banking sector's role in achieving 'Viksit Bharat 2047', leveraging low NPA levels and stakeholder recommendations for future reforms.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to freedom fighters on Independence Day, leading celebrations at the Red Fort with a focus on Viksit Bharat 2047, youth power, and the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram'.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the Territorial Army as a key contributor to 'Viksit Bharat' during a parliamentary consultative committee meeting in New Delhi, highlighting its roles in security, disaster response, and environmental conservation.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlined the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision at NCAER, stating that public capital expenditure has revived private sector confidence and emphasizing a growth model rooted in civilisational values.
Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth's letter to officers prioritizes combat readiness, urging readiness for "Operation Sindoor 2.0" and "Operation Snow Leopard 2.0." He stresses holistic mission readiness, innovation, and adapting to new warfare domains like AI and machine learning, while also highlighting the army's role in national development and ethical conduct.
India's new rural employment framework, VB-G RAM G, increases daily wages to a minimum of Rs 300. The national average wage rises to Rs 327.4, with some states seeing increases of 15-25%.
India's new rural employment framework, VB-G RAM G, increases wages to at least Rs 300 per day. The national average wage rises to Rs 327.4, an over 10% increase, with some states seeing 15-25% hikes. This aims to strengthen rural livelihoods and reduce wage disparities.
Punjab has officially adopted the Centre's Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Scheme, effective July 1, despite prior unanimous opposition from its assembly. The new scheme extends the rural employment guarantee to 125 days, replacing MGNREGA.
A KPMG report indicates India's housing sector is set for a significant transformation driven by urbanization and policy reforms. Key focus areas include affordable housing and rental housing development, with recommendations for regulatory improvements and increased investment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) has generated over 70 lakh jobs. He also disbursed Rs 2,400 crore in incentives to 15 lakh first-time employees and their employers, aiming to empower youth and strengthen the workforce.
PM Narendra Modi thanked NDA leaders for their wishes, pledging renewed vigour for national service and building a 'Viksit Bharat'. He highlighted the alliance's 12-year stable government, commitment to national interests, and its role in strengthening democracy and accelerating development.
Union Minister JP Nadda at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference urged India to convert global uncertainties into opportunities to achieve Viksit Bharat by 2047. He called for higher manufacturing capacity, resilience and self-reliance, highlighting the shift in government-industry relations since the 2003 Vibrant Gujarat initiative. Nadda also underscored south Gujarat's strategic importance as an economic hub with Surat's diamond and textile industries and industrial zones in Bharuch, Dahej and Ankleshwar.
PM Narendra Modi stated that women's welfare is a top priority for his government, calling 'nari shakti' the strongest pillar of Viksit Bharat. He highlighted initiatives for women's safety, economic empowerment, and political participation.
